The Chapman ML2 Pro Is Back and Better than Ever! - The Single Cut Guitar Reimagined

[@repomanband]

Nice range and a distinctive sound for sure

[@mikehunt3668]

Those colours are to die for

[@teknomanning]

❤man that bari speaks to an old geezer I’m 71 to me 😊👍🏿

[@Chris_Nouvelli]

Gorgeous guitars. Really looking forward to [hopefully] seeing some more ML3s this year too.

[@sonicallydisruptive]

Got the ML2 a few weeks ago. Love it! The tuning stability is so much better than the previous version. Plus it looks far more original. Has a great bark and superb sustain.

[@ramjam6934]

Whats the weight like?

[@sonicallydisruptive]

@@ramjam6934 about 7.2 lbs

[@ramjam6934]

@@sonicallydisruptive thanks, was thinking about buying this over epiphone modern les paul.

[@ovivan79]

Received my ML2 Pro in Azure Blue today. Wow, what a beautiful guitar. Well done team Chapman. The neck is beautiful but more flat than I expected. I have the ML3 Bea Standard Mensis and with one of the best necks I've ever played and I thought they'd be more similar. But hey, the ML2 Pro neck felt good right away. Plays really fast, bends like a dream with 10s.

[@ovivan79]

Oh, and I believe I got the actual guitar you've been playing here. :D

[@TraneFrancks]

"Use those timestamps if you just want to fast-forward to find the guitar you want." -- NOPE! As most of the gear I want is available here in Tokyo, I watch every minute of a video to ensure the Ewe Ch00b Al Gore Rhythm pays you guys for the hard work. This is a service and one that richly deserves compensation. Much love, you guys!

[@Guitarray_417]

Just ordered my ML1 Rainstorm Baritone! I wasn't sure at first but yalls video convinced me this is the one. I'm certain there is no filter in the videos like on the photos online

[@Thirsty_Fox]

Baritone definitely much nicer when playing unaccompanied. I wish they were more common and happy to see Chapman giving them some love.

[@megatodd707]

Everything was going along beautifully. Some nice guitars. All was good. And then at 18:15 I simply fell in love. 😍👍 Wow. Very well done.

[@Yadandadandandaa]

Lee! I really like your playing more and more! You're putting a lot more confidence and technique in your playing nowadays, and it's really enjoyable to listen to! And amazing to witness your progression. I really like to shred, but it's never wrong with a smooth, creamy melody with a nice warm sound. You have convinced me to get another Chapman. Thank you the review! Keep doing what you do! Cheers! 🇫🇮

[@advdan]

I could listen to that intro ALL day.

[@Lamz..]

Nice chops on these Chappers, chaps!

[@HenryChauhanDrums1]

Awesome set of guitars!! Beautifully played!🤘

[@Merjia]

A single cut with a string through bridge, 25.5 inch scale, that headstock..?? Oh god, I want one so much.

[@tisbonus]

Dammit gentlemen! That blue on black ML2 is DOPE AF!!!

[@larrydj549]

That Barry sounds wonderful. I would listen to an album of Christmas songs done with a baritone

[@curiositydivine]

Chapman need to put that new headstock on all of their guitars. It’s so much better than the original.

[@niclastname]

Agreed. _Anything_ is better than the original lol. Tele headstocks are already ugly, and the chapman headstock is just an uglier tele headstock lol. They should be putting their ghost fret headstock on their super strats and V's.

[@Cobra4993]

I’m not a fan of reverse headstocks. If you’re not used to them and you have other guitars with normal headstocks, tuning is really annoying.

[@curiositydivine]

@@Cobra4993 Which is another good argument for the new three aside headstock on all Chapman guitars.

[@benlogan430]

The old headstock reminds me of Slick guitars?

[@MATCHLESS789]

Reverse Tele headstock is my favorite ever so I vehemently disagree.

[@boddumblues]

That Rainburst is gorgeous!!

[@MovedbyTruth]

I'm floored by that ML2 Pro. I'm not familiar with the older models but the ability of this new one to do bright, chimey, clean tones is seriously impressive. Across the sound spectrum, it's probably the best sounding guitar of the ones demoed here. All 6 positions sounding absurdly good. To quote Paris Hilton; "I want it! I WANT IIIIIT!!!"

[@joeodug]

I have the ML3 in this video! .. I love it! sounds great and feels great.. couldn’t be happier! #harmonics

[@thunderbirdbrown3002]

As always..2 cool dudes and bunch of way cool guitars 🤘🏿😈😎🤘🏿!!I like the new head stock.The upside down mod tele headstock was cool but the new one is awesome 🤘🏿😎

[@nachogames6562]

Ok these are some of the best tones I’ve heard on this channel.

[@thunderbirdbrown3002]

I need that baritone 🤘🏿

[@Paul_Lenard_Ewing]

The Duncan Pegasus was designed for Prog Metal.The output as ol' Seymour himself will tell you is not totally determined by a meter will not guarantee that the level is not more or even less than. In this case the Pegasus is much louder than my PAF's. It also has a lot of sustain and fat yet tight.

[@DudeMcGuybro]

I find that output matters the most when recording into DI, it's a bit harder to get the output level right on a really hot guitar sometimes... at least for me, probably because I suck LOL I have a Synyster Gates custom S that's quite difficult because even at the lowest volume, it almost peaks, it's so stupidly high output.

[@wirryaygondarra3269]

ML2 Pro is a perfect guitar. Dont stop. may be some additional colours and a some gloss options? SD pick-ups, stainless steel frets, locking tuners, slightly longer scale length, great access to higher frets, thinner light-weight body, ghost fret bar infinity inlay .... OMFG ... You should keep it as a legacy model. Brilliant. I want one. Very a lot!!

[@willylang2190]

The captain has really gotten pretty good.

[@davidwoods358]

Those single cut pro's look awesome. Not over the top with unneeded bling ... just right look and features for me.

[@EVOLUTION4100]

What are Danish Pete’s shoes?

[@timothymcdonald4639]

I got the new 2022 ML2 pro in the blue, this guitar is so amazing! Everything is on point with guitar. The only thing I don’t get is a guitar at this price point and quality, why does it not come with a case or Gigbag?

[@niclastname]

I like the new ML2 headstock! It's a Schecter headstock but rounded off.

[@nicosand86]

Any plans on adding Solar Guitars to the range at Andertons??

[@tomcharlwood1031]

Just got a leftie ML3 modern and and love it, the pick ups really roar through an MT15. That ML2 sounds fantastic. If they did it in left handed I would so be getting one. Any plans for more leftie models in 2023?

[@nicholasreeves6472]

Will the body of the new ml2 be thick enough for an evertune instalation?

[@R3212T0R]

Just ordered an ML2 Pro in Azure blue all the way from Canada. Looking forward to the new axe!!! Patiently waiting for customs to pass it off...

[@thomasolsson489]

When will the ML2 pro be available in Europe again 🤷

[@xmtdeicide]

tranqui pete que nadie te corre, dejanos escuchar esos licks El capitan cada vez mejor, un grande

[@rhythmicon9821]

Those look and sound nice! I'd like to see the LP type with a flat top, not arched, in solid colors like black and white and one level down in the range - budget friendly.

[@NeverEndingCorruption]

what hardcase do I get for my chapman ML2 Pro?

[@stephenwalker850]

Any cvnt says these are not desirable guitars is ah fckn hawf wit

[@christoguichard4311]

That baritone needs to play the theme music to the next Danish "Scandi Noir" thriller...🤔 You know the one... dysfunction cop with chaotic private life ...stares out onto a grey seascape...grizzly series of murders...bodies buried in the woods...😎

[@Guitarray_417]

Pete you played that baritone well my friend. Idk who is better you or the 1st guy

[@24FretsGuitar]

Where are they made?. 24 frets big plus :-). They sound good. Do you think guitars with reverse headstock have stronger base string sounds?. I know you have Baritones, but in general?.

[@andertons]

Pro series is Korean, Std series is Indonesian

[@24FretsGuitar]

@@andertons, thanks they make good guitars.

[@neilmeansneil]

I enjoyed my ML2 but the neck dive was horrendous, so it had to go! Hopefully you've fixed the problem.

[@thunderbirdbrown3002]

I can't wait to see the new Bea series'🤘🏿

[@ThatBaritoneGuitarGuy]

When is the Ghost Fret 7-string coming back? Also, please give it a matching headstock this time.

[@boggeshzahim3713]

Doesn't anyone else miss the early days of Chapman when the guitars you could buy were ones you voted on? I love my ml3 that was the spec I voted on, but would probably never get one of these newer models

[@michaeloneill5824]

Can you make a Jnr version of this?

[@JesseLeeKing]

This year's Chapman guitars look awesome I need a guitar with p 90s and I need a guitar with semi hollow plus I love sparkles so I definitely want one of those. I also need too get a baritone ok ok I know I don't need it I want it , I don't ask for much just for thousands of dollars on guitars and gear a year lol

[@markgreen950]

"One day there will be new Chapman basses, but that is not this day" - Aragorn son of Arathorn.

[@tomaslopez2940]

How come we keep getting Chapman guitar videos without bringing back Chappers and the Captain?

[@chriselliott726]

Toxicity?

[@chapmanguitars]

Rob lives in Malta now, but he’s heading to Andertons in June for some filming

[@jesper1320]

i'd love to get hands on that understated rock machine.

[@markgowans]

The PRS DGT also has that weird volume control configuration. Hurts my brain trying to remember which is which.

[@BIGPADDY83]

I do think chapman's have a great tone and cut through great

[@Mikesosa75]

I have to admit the ML2 Pro looks Amazing! And the specs!!! Saddly Chapman doesn´t send guitars to colombia

[@BasementGuitarSuperstar]

Woah, this is all that is coming out this year? You and Rob just announced double this number 2 months ago!

[@chapmanguitars]

We have more coming out later in the year.

[@BasementGuitarSuperstar]

@@chapmanguitars thats what I thought, but Lee's comment confused me! lol

[@Fresh4220]

I like the new headstock, but I'm glad, that I bought a ML-2 (2016) last year. Because I like the PRS Scale length, it is closer to the original Les Paul. And I like the Les Paul Type bridge more than the S-Style Hardtail on the new model.

[@samblack5313]

I’m buying this thing because it’s NOT 24.75. Every LP on the planet is 24.75, this thing is unique, and a godsend for lovers of LP with big hands. Haha.

[@jonobuckley3215]

One Quiet Night by Pat Metheny is played on a baritone. Worth a listen

[@Rogo472]

The Nashville tuning is amazing as well

[@duncanneilson9312]

I thought there was going to be an ML2 standard in satin finishes from the 2022 Chapman announcement video?

[@chapmanguitars]

Coming later in the year 👍

[@duncanneilson9312]

@@chapmanguitars excellent thank you! Loved the look of the open pore satin finish from the mock up pics so am looking forward to seeing them!

[@alanjackman2296]

I've seen videos saying they come badly setup no QC is that true

[@thomasgheorghica2187]

Well indeed there is no qc. Ordered the baritone from Thomann. Shipping took several days. After asking why it takes so long they confirmed it takes time to check the Chapman guitars becuase they have no qc! What a shame.

[@chapmanguitars]

Hi Alan, hope you don’t mind us answering this. It’s a real shame that you’ve heard this. Very disappointing to be honest. Basically we’re a little different to other brands who use a distributor who would normally do the QC and set up, we sell direct to retailer (to keep costs down and get more money for the retailer) so they’re responsible for that. If you’re hearing any things about bad QC it means that the retailer isn’t checking. If you like more info on this, please feel free to email us [e-mail] , thanks Dan

[@chapmanguitars]

@@thomasgheorghica2187 hi, hope you don’t mind the reply. There should absolutely be QC and set up done by the retailer. We don’t use distributors, we sell direct to retailers to keep costs down and get more money to the retailer in return for them doing the QC. So if you’ve heard that from Thomann it’s a little misleading as that’s what they’ve said they’d do. Thanks Dan

[@thomasgheorghica2187]

@@chapmanguitars thanks. Yes thomann did the qc. I wouldn‘t have known that they are doing it and that there so no qc direct from Chapman guitars if I didn‘t ask why they do not ship an in stock guitar right away. It took over a week. It was confusing because my ML3 Storm Burst I ordered when it was released was shipped directly. Setup for both were great by the way. The ML3 is one of my favorites of all my guitars. Looks and sounds great. Also waiting for the azure blue ML2 to arrive.

[@chapmanguitars]

@@thomasgheorghica2187 great news. Thanks. Glad to hear it. We do work closely with our factories to make sure that they’re shipped as good as they can be and we use retailer feedback to continually improve production quality. we can’t do that without our retail partners making sure the guitars get to a players hands in great condition. Thanks

[@RubyRoks]

The ML2 has always been the underrated one in the Chapman lineup. It's a brilliant guitar, but it definitely doesn't get the same amount of love as the other models in the lineup

[@JesseLeeKing]

I like the look of the new ML2s... and yeah there is enough les Paul style of guitar , cool new headstock too... I guess my only negatives on it is they aren't neck through anymore and I think it'd be cooler looking it the pickups was bolted to the guitar idk I just like that style

[@degayify]

These still exist?

[@MrRafaztar]

Prefer the old ml2 pro, but good to see new products from Chapman Guitars

[@daveataway1952]

I have one of 'em. Lookwise I like 'em better, especially the unpainted neck-thru body construction, but for me the Pick-Ups were always a little bit to thin-sounding. Very much output on high-end, but there is not that much of a low end "socket" and warmth given, which may also be because of the thin and heavy-chambered body. I haven't tried it yet, but maybe the Seymour Duncans have a little bit more of that.

[@BigIronTexas]

I have been waiting for this specific guitar to be released. It looks fantastic and sounds great. Maybe someday Rob will consider opening a custom shop so that I can order another one of these with a Floyd Rose trem 🤘🔥🤘

[@michaelmetal71]

of course no lefty versions available,it figures i’d actually buy one of those strat style models 🎸

[@samblack5313]

The biggest selling point of the ML2 aside from the Pegasus/Sentient, is the fact it’s 25.5, you didn’t put enough emphasis on that. There aren’t really ANY LP guitars with a 25.5 scale.

[@KoaCharvel]

Looks sweet!

[@Russell_Optics]

I do like the new 3x3 headstock for sure. I like it when the strings have a straight shot from the nut like the 6 inline and a proper 3x3 can be when designed properly. I really don't like the reverse headstock at all though and will never own a guitar that has one. I just don't like the look of them or how they feel when tuning.

[@mikeshanermusic]

This is the part where I complain about being left handed again.

[@grumpyrocker]

Some of these new models remind me a lot of Harley Benton's Amarok series.

[@christoguichard4311]

Probably made in the same factory. Ibanez too.

[@FireFly-Band]

NOICE!

[@Job_On_At_NASA]

Hi Lee. Love you guys. Might sound grumpy, but what puts me off Chapman guitars is Rob and some of the overtly metal styling. Sorry Rob. Have you ever thought of doing a complementary range under a different name with less metal vibe but just great value and style? Captain perhaps? Anderton perhaps? It’s got to increase your potential market?

[@BasementGuitarSuperstar]

Call me a weirdo, but I actually like the black ML2 better than the blue one

[@ivorharden]

I'm getting Eclipse vibes from the ML2

[@skimkid727]

Yeah Pete! Love the Mike + The Mechanics reference 😎 been listening to that album heavy the last 2 weeks. It’s so catchy 😂 And to Chaps, beautiful guitars 🔥

[@21stcenturymetal31]

Swedish Pete looks small holding that baritone. I'm a huge fan of Mongolian Pete.

[@PolNqn]

Is Pete... morphing into the Captain? 😧

[@davedavem]

When Barry Tone plays clean... he's sexier than Barry White. But when he's dirty... He's dirtier than Dirty Barry.

[@RazumChannel]

Lol watch in 4k but my wi-fi router gave up on your video

[@BillieSwift]

Is the backing track on the intro jam available for download?

[@andertons]

Nope - we just made it up on the spot ( I say we.... I mean Pete :) )

[@oqmdnt392]

About the headstock in the ML2: This is a video of me, one of the guitars I've built from scratch with this headstock. As you can see in the video, it existed already back in 2018. Actually I have one a couple of years younger with that same headstock... Here's the video kzbin.info/www/bejne/b2XUm3iGrrKqfM0

[@davedavem]

Cool guitar and nice playing!

[@oqmdnt392]

@@davedavem Thank you. Both were made by me with specs that suited my playing. I love playing them :)

[@marka8738]

Love the rainstorm. Would like to have heard some sounds with the coil split too, just to get a feel for the full range

[@andertons]

Stay watching - we demo the coil split at some point!

[@chrisjeneson3763]

Sorry to say I'm very underwhelmed with the whole range. The ML2 is obviously a PRS single cut rip off, I have the Starla, with such a drab look to it. The burl top jobbies are as usual with the hideous upside down headstock, something that I cannot bear. So, I will have to wait for another year before thinking about buying a Chapman. Several months considering pickup surrounds!

[@killianlpc]

Agree. The colours of new ML-2 Pro far too similar, the headstock hardly original just looks like off a Washburn Parallaxe. The old ML-2 Pro looked better aesthetically to be honest. No doubt they play and sound well, but for 1K mark much better offerings from Ibanez, PRS, ESP/LTD

[@chrisjeneson3763]

@Mark Seymour I agree it has the looks of a Les Paul but it plays nothing like it, the Starla I mean and the sound is very different as well.

[@chrisjeneson3763]

@Mark Seymour no, I am saying that although the Starla looks similar to a Les Paul, it plays nothing like one. I have already forgotten about the Chapman thing, not my thing at all.

[@chrisjeneson3763]

@Mark Seymour in your first comment back to me you suggested that the PRS was a Les Paul rip off. I agreed that the shape was similar but the two guitars played very differently. Otherwise, I said that the Chapman was not my thing, especially the headstock which looks like a PRS rip off. So, to be clear, I don't like the Chapman, I think it has a ripped off headstock shape, I own a Starla, it doesn't play like a Les Paul of which I own 2 so I have an informed opinion. Is that clear enough now?

[@chrisjeneson3763]

@Mark Seymour as a final attempt to clear this matter up, and I am looking at my original comment as I write this, so follow if you can. 1 I said that the ML2 looked like a prs single cut rip off, the headstock is pure PRS except for the modified end. I then said inside commas that I own a PRS Starla, one of their single cut guitars inferring that I know what I am talking about. 2 I said nothing about the ML2 playing like a PRS, I said the PRS plays nothing like a Les Paul. 3 you suggested the PRS was a rip off of a Les Paul. 4 I think that it could be viewed as such except for the completely different headstock and the much thinner body. 5 the ML2 has the look of the PRS including the headstock basic shape. 6 I couldn't care less about the ML2, I don't like the look of it or the sounds. I would never buy one and I wouldn't want one for free. 7 if I wanted a PRS rip off then I would buy a Harley Benton and save a lot of money. 8 I hope that clears up any and all misunderstandings on your behalf.

[@habibislam1904]

Didn't want their ML2 looking like a Les Paul copy so they made it look like a PRS single cut instead lol.

[@jann_rygh]

The new Finishes/Tops/Designs are so weird.....all of'em

[@OlderGuyLearningGuitar]

I was interested until it looked like you had put the price up.

[@lukesteverything627]

Guess it's just me but I see ugly!!!! - No not you, the guitars.

[@davidfaustino4476]

Definitely not just you.

[@richardjones2811]

Thin body guitars like that are a nightmare to keep your picking hand wrist straight and comfortable.

[@mikki9644]

still working with that guy?

[@donnareedfan]

Tones aren’t very inspiring. Maybe it’s that repetitive backing track.

[@paulcatarino2209]

Tonally they sound great. Visually...not so much, and its not the body its that damn head stock. The ML1 & ML3 head stock look like they were designed by a five year old, and the revised ML2 is non offensive but what was wrong with the older paddle design (it was still nicer the the Harley Benton single cut)

[@jason.h]

Ml1 & 3 headstocks are hardly different to a Tele no?

[@paulcatarino2209]

@@jason.h Never liked the Tele head stock either, its to thin relative to the body size, I prefer the strat headstock over the tele. I think the new ML2 headstock would look better on the Ml1&3.

[@Sodacake]

A singlecut without a TOM bridge just looks and feels wrong. Other than that I think it looks great.

[@conordyer2307]

How he voices pickups is the big problem with them. They sound abit like pickups I would hear on cheap guitars 15 years ago

[@macanoodough]

The new iphone is coming out in Purple. Just sayin...

[@lionsheart1980]

1:32 - Damn it.! Everything is perfect but where is Floyd Rose.? 🤔

[@cyclone159]

that rainstorm blue guitar is tempting but reverse headstocks 🤮🤮

[@minimaluser2132]

Since i play only putrid and cavernous death doom metal G standard I find these kind of intro jams utterly unrewarding :D ... Would be nice from time to time if You could play something truly sick and decrepit...

[@Kami_81]

A gloss finish would have been nice on the ML2 Pro, it will end up looking like shite over time, even with care.

[@Turbo-D]

sorry to say that but the chapman designed pickups in general are just way below average, you think you have a complete new guitar soundwise if you change that PUs to just something better ..must not be high end stuff just a nice sh4/sh2 combi is bargain in comparison👍

[@taylorkraus9491]

Don't wanna say you're wrong but I think that pickups are subjective you may not like them but someone else will love them

[@Turbo-D]

@@taylorkraus9491 bargain comment of the day from worthless city here 😂😂👍

[@DerekHartley]

@@Turbo-D Well, that makes two of them then...

[@Turbo-D]

@@DerekHartley yes thank you for that! greetings to who cares town..